People's Sharp Commentary: If Tesla "can fly," does that mean we've been left behind?

On October 21, the "People's Sharp Commentary" WeChat public account published a commentary article stating that Tesla recently released a "flying car," which sparked heated discussion. Some exclaimed, "We've been left behind"; others scoffed, calling it nothing more than "a big toy that jumps high." After the excitement, with what perspective and vision should we view such a technology demonstration? We need a clear-headed composure. There is no need to belittle ourselves, and we must not, upon seeing a novel demonstration, completely deny the foundation China's new energy vehicles have built up. Tesla's "flight" this time relies on a cold-gas propulsion system and other means to achieve brief lift-off and mid-air flips, which is indeed flashy. But regulations, scenarios, and safety certification are all still unknowns; and how many people would be willing to drive sitting in front of two large compressed-gas tanks is probably also a question mark. China's automotive innovation consists of multi-dimensional breakthroughs, deep cultivation in which a hundred flowers bloom, and advances that deliver real results. The data are most convincing: China accounts for 35.6% of the world's published automotive patents, and more than one in every three automotive patents worldwide comes from China. Being flashy for a moment attracts attention, but only practical implementation can lead to steady and long-term progress.